Instruments and Equipments
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The method chosen for sterilization of instruments (see Table 22.3) depends on the nature of the components and the design of the item. The wide range of instruments that may be required in a sterile condition includes syringes (glass or plastic disposable), needles, giving sets, metal surgical instruments (e.g. scalpels, scissors, forceps), rubber gloves, catheters, etc.
INSTRUMENTS AND
EQUIPMENTS
The method
chosen for sterilization of instruments (see Table
22.3) depends on the nature of the components
and the
design of the item. The
wide range of instruments
that may be required in a sterile condition includes syringes (glass
or plastic disposable), needles, giving sets, metal
surgical instruments (e.g.
scalpels, scissors, forceps), rubber
gloves, catheters, etc. Relatively
complicated equipment
such as pressure transducers, pacemakers, kidney dialysis equipment, incubators
and aerosol machine
parts may also be sterilized. Artificial joints could also be included
in the vast range of items
required in a sterile condition in modern medical
practice. The choice
of method depends
largely on the physical stability of the items and the appropriate technique
in particular situations. For instance, incubators necessitate a chemical method
of sterilization. On the other hand,
even delicate instruments like pressure
transducers are now available that can withstand autoclaving.
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